
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mills College Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,200 (188 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Mills College area of Oakland.


3846 Buell St

5404 Foothill Blvd

2626 73rd Ave

3644 Magee Ave

3309-3317 Courtland Ave

5477 Bancroft Ave

3633 Patterson Ave

5549 Foothill Blvd

3675 39th Ave
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3719-3727 Buell St

6840 MacArthur Blvd

6125 Hayes St

2802 68th

2770 74th Ave

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6137 Macarthur Blvd

Bates Hall

2696 Havenscourt Blvd

6614 Bancroft Ave
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3421 68th Ave

3415-3421 68th Ave

1733 Seminary Ave

6014 Old Quarry Loop

3805 Maybelle Ave

6724 MacArthur Blvd

6701 Laird Ave

3170 High St

2817 67th Ave

4800 Daisy St
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7800 Ney Ave

4130-4132 Masterson St

3503 Kansas St

2227-2237 62nd Ave

Pueblo Alegre

4782 Tompkins Ave

3237 Courtland Ave

3000 Seminary Ave

5315 Cole St

3840 39th Ave
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6912 Lacey Ave

3461 39th Ave

6114-6120 Foothill Blvd

3833 Maybelle Ave

6730 Laird Ave

3774-3778 39th Ave

3700 Macarthur Blvd

4414 Penniman Ave

2900-2910 Birdsall Ave

Eastmont Community Campus - Senior
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Mills College, Oakland, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mills College?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mills College Studio Apartments | $1,395 | $1,295 | $1,595 |
| Mills College 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,995 | $1,995 | $1,995 |
| Mills College 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,174 | $1,695 | $2,325 |
| Mills College 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,550 | $2,550 | $2,550 |
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There are currently 188 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Mills College Neighborhood of Oakland, CA.
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Cheapest Available Mills College Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mills College area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at 2451 Seminary Ave priced from $1,350. Miley Gardens at Eastmont- 55+ Senior Affordable Community has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,390. Here are the most affordable Mills College apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2451 Seminary Ave | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| Miley Gardens at Eastmont- 55+ Senior Affordable Community | Studio 1 Bathroom C | Studio,1BA | $1,390 |
| MacArthur Heights | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
| Foothill Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,425 |
| Pinewood Terrace | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
| Granite Pointe Apartments | 2 Bedroom / 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,581 |
| The Seminary Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
| 5452 Bancroft Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,595 |
| Sunny View Terrace | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,695 |
| 6619-6625 Bancroft Ave | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1,950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mills College, CA
As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mills College area is the $2.82 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at 3809 Maybelle Ave in the in the Mills College neighborhood starting from $2,750. The second greatest value Mills College apartment is the 2 Bedroom / 1 Bath Model at Granite Pointe Apartments starting at $2,633 with a $2.93 price per square foot in the Mills College neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mills College apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3809 Maybelle Ave | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.82 |
| Granite Pointe Apartments | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.93 |
| 5360 Brookdale Ave, Unit 5360 Brookdale Ave | 5360 Brookdale Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.71 |
| Sunny View Terrace | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| 6619-6625 Bancroft Ave | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $2.66 |
| Miley Gardens at Eastmont- 55+ Senior Affordable Community | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom D | 1BR,1BA | $3.10 |
| 5452 Bancroft Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $3.22 |
| MacArthur Heights | Studio, 1 bath | Studio ,1BA | $3.10 |
| The Seminary Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $3.80 |
| 2451 Seminary Ave | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio ,1BA | $3.22 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mills College Apartments
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Mills College Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Mills College is starting from $1,581 at Granite Pointe Apartments.
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